No matter what leads a couple to the discovery that they are unable to have a child, it is a difficult thing to accept. As so many couples invest a great deal of time and effort into fertility treatments and monitoring ovulation, it can be a huge let-down to find out it will never work. Even though there are many other ways they can go about becoming parents, it's imperative that they allow themselves to cope with the sadness that comes with the news of infertility. From counseling to family support, reaching out in your time of need is the best way to get through this difficult time. When the time comes to consider adoption or some other option, having let yourself heal from the sadness of infertility will allow you to be better prepared for the responsibilities of parenthood.